Jan-Peter van Tijk

"Was very happy to see my kids' school -- Georgetown International Academy -- in the Expat Guide! "

Sophie Ackers

"InterNations gives me the chance to get in touch with other expats in Georgetown and all of South America. "

InterNations – Connecting Canadians living in Guyana

Are you looking for fellow Canadians in
Guyana? Do you need advice and tips from
your Canadian countrymen? Or would you like to go
for a trip with other Canadian expats to discover
attractions like the narrow and fertile marshy land along the Atlantic together?

Whether you are already living as an expat in
Guyana or still residing at home in
Canada to prepare your relocation abroad,
InterNations Guyana provides you with all
you need: Founded in 2007, our trusted community has quickly
established itself as the international networking platform for
expats and global minds worldwide. Among our members there is
also a number of Canadian
expats in Guyana, hailing from all across
Canada -
from Vancouver, over Montreal to Ottawa.

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Find More Information in Our Guyana Expat Guides

With cheap property prices, idyllic weather all year round and low crime rates, it's easy to see why an ever increasing number of expats are relocating to Guyana. In this guide, you can read up some relevant information on moving to Guyana, from visas to the climate!

With a breath-taking natural landscape, and a colorful capital city brimming with nightlife, shopping, and dining opportunities, there is an idyllic life in Guyana suitable for every kind of expat. Discover more about daily life in this guide, from healthcare to education.

For expatriates hoping to start a new life abroad, working in Guyana could be a good choice. This tropical paradise on the Caribbean coast of South America offers ample opportunity for gainful employment. Find out more about the economy, work permits and more in this guide.

Forum Posts by Canadians in Guyana

Get trustworthy advice and local insights from fellow Canadians in our Guyana expat forums.

Receive Information and Tips about Guyana from Canadian Expats

Obviously, embarking on expat life in Guyana is not only about packing boxes
and getting some paperwork done. The regular exchange with your Canadian compatriots is also an
important aspect of the expat experience and can help you get accustomed to the Guyanese culture
and people. InterNations helps you meet and interact with other Canadians in
Guyana, living in Georgetown, New Amsterdam,
Bartica and many other places across the country.
Just take a look at our group of Canadians in Georgetown.

So, if you should ever feel like speaking your mother tongue, finding
out where to shop for Canadian food, or chatting about
your favorite team’s latest match, join the Canadian
InterNations Community:

Receive and share advice in our Guyana
Expat Forums – e.g. how to find a nanny speaking your kids’
native tongue or where to shop for maple pancakes in
Georgetown...

Browse the InterNations Places database for Guyana
to find institutions like the nearest Canadian
embassy and many others.

From the narrow and fertile marshy land along the Atlantic to
its characteristic table-top mountains, full of spectacular waterfalls, we’ll get you in touch with
helpful and friendly Canadian expats in
Guyana.

Take Part in Various Expat Activities to Meet Fellow Canadians in Guyana

Additionally, you are cordially invited to participate in our regular
expat events and activities taking place in Guyana.
Our events cover various interests and range from a small expat
dinner to enjoy the traditional Guyanese
pepperpot,
to big expat get-togethers with hundreds of guests
in Georgetown's top locations.
You may also join one of our expat excursions for a weekend trip
to visit the Rupununi Savannah, the Amerindian cultural centre at Umana Yama Church, and other impressive landmarks across Guyana.

This way, our events and activities are a very nice occasion to
meet fellow expats from Canada and around the world
in a casual atmosphere. Interested? Sign up for membership and
you’ll soon be welcomed with a warm Hello from our
Canadians living in Guyana!

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Jan-Peter van Tijk

"Was very happy to see my kids' school -- Georgetown International Academy -- in the Expat Guide! "

Sophie Ackers

"InterNations gives me the chance to get in touch with other expats in Georgetown and all of South America. "